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Bio Plastic -A Solution to Plastic Waste Disposal?

We cover our nose from the uncomfortable & toxic smelling smoke that arises from the plastic burning in the waste dump. ‘Oh…if this plastic never existed’ people who do not have such a thought will not...

2 comments    bioplastics compostable plastics
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10 Ways A Young Person Can Help The Environment Today

Global warming and its consequences are rather alarming. One talks about the need of saving the environment - here is a list of simple things you can do to actually contribute to save the environment instead...

8 comments    books water energy
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Report Finds Sydney Shoppers Top Plastic Bag Use

Plastic bags. Credit: evelynishere/flickr A recent survey conducted by journalism students linked to the University of Technology in Sydney has found the city’s shoppers use far more plastic bags than their...

0 comments    environment recycling pollution
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Find and Compare the Best Breast Milk Storage Containers

With so many different methods available to store your breastmilk, how do you know which one is the best? Compare the most popular breastmilk storage containers - glass bottles, storage bags, and storage trays. Find the best storage option based on a few factors such as price, convenience, and more.

4 comments    family storage glass
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Thirteen Billion Plastic Bags in UK & 380 Billion in US

Thirteen billion plastic bags are given away each year in the UK alone. Their production and disposal adds to CO2 emissions. And many contribute to pollution problems, and threaten wildlife. In the US it is...

11 comments    environment handbags bags
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Plastic or paper? Paper is best for the environment

Choose paper over plastic for the best environmental product. Plastics that contain phthalates are highly toxic. Sustainable forestry protects and improves the environment. Plastic recycling needs more emphasis.

2 comments    paper plastic forest
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What do u think about plastic bags and bottles? Can we do without them?

Ever since I opened my eyes in this world, I have been so habitual of these thin plastic bags that I never ever imagined in my dreams that I am using something that is hazardous for both the environment and...

14 comments    health business environment
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Plastic Bags Kill

Approximately estimated 600 billion to a trillion of plastic bags are used every year across the globe, and only a fraction of them are reused or recycled. Plastic bags came into existence in the 1970's as...

0 comments    recycle reuse plastic bags
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Reusable Grocery Bags

Reusable grocery bags are made from several different types of materials, can be as plain or fancy as you like, and best of all, they cause very little impact on the environment.All about reusable grocery bags plus free patterns, and shopping directory.

16 comments    shopping green bags
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Why You Should Recycle Plastic Bags

Individuals and communities have become aware of the costs of using plastic bags and are now looking to reduce the costs by carrying around reusable cloth bags.

2 comments    recycling plastic bags
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